Who is affected by the mandatory energy audit?

What is an energy audit?

The energy audit is an essential tool for carrying out an efficient renovation .
More than a simple diagnosis, the energy audit allows:

to have a precise inventory of the current performance of your home.

This step is essential for any renovation project. It allows us to know your home perfectly and thus to identify its weak points and its strong points in order to obtain a precise assessment of your current energy consumption.

to offer you a comparative study of several packages of work that we will have targeted as priority, the most profitable and the most suited to your property. For each recommended solution, you will know their cost and the expected energy savings.

to take stock of the financial aid for renovation that you can claim. Indeed, high-performance renovation projects are the subject of several state, regional, department or even community of municipalities aid: tax credit, zero-rate eco-loan, reduced-rate VAT. , aid from Anah, energy saving certificate. These financial incentives help to reduce the cost of the work.

How do we intervene?

Our intervention takes place in several phases:
on-site visit, during which, we collect a lot of information to be able to carry out the precise inventory of the current performance of your house and take stock of your expectations, your constraints, your wishes. We list the strengths and weaknesses of the building and the equipment in place.

in the office, carrying out thermal calculations  : calculation of energy losses in your home, balance of consumption in heating, ventilation, domestic hot water, lighting, domestic consumption.

we determine which are the most effective works for the energy renovation of your property, according to the analyzes and results obtained previously. We estimate the investment cost, the expected energy savings and the payback time.

we also check your eligibility for the various financial aid for renovation.

The report that will be given to you will be presented at a meeting during which we review the results of the study and discuss the points to remember.

What is the price of a home energy audit?

Price of a home energy audit

On average, the price of a home energy audit online varies between 250 to 600 depending on the size of the house and the items to be diagnosed. A home energy audit , sometimes referred to as a “home energy assessment,” identifies the amount of energy a home consumes and provides suggestions for reducing energy loss .

An energy audit can reveal common issues that lead to increased heating and cooling costs , including drafty doors, permeable windows , poor insulation, and faulty ductwork . Energy audit professionals use specialized equipment to test for air leaks and locate problem areas.

Some audits may simply offer an analysis of utility bills , while more in-depth audits will include a thorough inspection of every room, attic, and crawl space of a home.

A mandatory energy performance diagnosis
If in the coming months, you plan to sell your property, know that the energy performance diagnosis (DPE) is mandatory. Often, you will be asked for a complete report on the consumption of your property in electricity, gas, etc. And it is the same for all properties rented (since July 2017). This procedure generally costs between 100 and 120 € and must be performed by a professional.

What tests are done?

For a basic energy audit, technicians should perform various tests throughout the home, including checking the heating, cooling and water systems. They must inspect the ducts , insulation and ventilation of the house as well as the seals around doors and windows. A comprehensive report includes an infiltration test, which determines the airtightness of your property as well as infrared scans to detect hot and cold air leaks. Most audits take three to four hours. Of course, all these parameters depend on the size of your property.

The price of a home energy audit
The cost of an audit varies depending on the geographic location and the specificity of the auditor. Those who specialize in the energy efficiency of single - family homes offer audit services from 350 €. In comparison, those who focus on auditing industries charge a price of around 450 €.

Auditors work closely with contractors to resolve energy loss issues in offices or buildings, helping homeowners save money on their electricity bills.

The size of your property is also taken into account in the cost of the energy audit. For example, some auditors charge an additional € 40 for every 100 m² for any area greater than 700 m².

Additional services
An energy audit is simply a report that details inefficiencies found throughout the home and suggests ways to resolve them. Some companies specialize in auditing only, while others offer additional services, such as caulking doors after the inspection is complete. There are also companies that can help resolve larger issues found during the audit, such as sealing ducts and installing insulation. Depending on the type of house, some auditors may also test for humidity , look for leaks under slabs, etc. These additional services often generate an additional cost, so do not hesitate to request a quote for the energy audit of your property!

How to save energy ?
Some local utility companies are offering discounts to offset the cost of upgrading to more efficient and environmentally friendly heating, cooling and water systems . Discounts will not reduce the cost of the audit, but they can make repairs more affordable. Also find out about government assistance .